The primary downfall of every Los Angeles Clippers playoff run, since Doc Rivers became head coach and president, has been a glaring lack of depth. As talented as Chris Paul , Blake Griffin , DeAndre Jordan and J...

LOS ANGELES — At some point over these last few weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies officially waved goodbye to their delightfully rugged Grit n’ Grind era. Marc Gasol is 31 years old and broke his foot a week before the All-Star break...

LOS ANGELES — Ninety minutes before the opening tip of a recent loss to the comically dysfunctional Sacramento Kings , a restless Julius Randle bounces around near the Staples Center baseline, flicking set shots toward the hoop...

This has hardly resembled a basketball season for the Los Angeles Lakers ; rather the year has more closely resembled a sentimental, nightmarish tribute to Kobe Bryant ’s 20th and final campaign with the organization...

LOS ANGELES — On the shoulders of what might be the last awe-inspiring performance of Kobe Bryant ’s legendary career, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided losing a franchise-record 11th straight game on Tuesday night...

LOS ANGELES — Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell might be the two most important players on the Los Angeles Lakers . Both are young and talented and possess several characteristics that are necessary for success in the modern game...